Lead Component Manufacturing and Test Engineer
4 weeks ago
About the Role
Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems, and we're seeking a highly skilled Lead Component Manufacturing and Test Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our manufacturing engineering organization, you will be responsible for bringing fluid component designs into the real world and ensuring they meet the stringent requirements needed for our Electron and Neutron programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and commission innovative test systems that incorporate mechanical, fluid, and electrical components.
- Oversee the introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions.
- Provide mentorship and training to team members.
- Quickly analyze and resolve manufacturing discrepancies and non-conformances.
- Collaborate with the quality team to identify and drive quality-related initiatives and improvements.
- Perform structured root cause analysis of in-process failures.
- Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet production requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other technical field.
- 5+ years of experience troubleshooting valves, actuators, regulators, or similar fluid components during assembly, functional checkouts, or while undergoing development and qualification testing.
- Experience developing and building safe, high-pressure, pneumatic, hydrostatic, and cryogenic test stands.
- Experience with instrumentation, controls, and data acquisition systems.
- 4+ years of experience with aerospace component design, build, and testing.
- Experience successfully leading a team through a challenging technical project or program.
- Previous history of planning, building, activating, and operating component test stands for development, qualification, and production acceptance testing.
- Experience with LabVIEW, Python, C, C++, MATLAB.
What We Offer
Rocket Lab provides a comprehensive benefits package, including top-tier medical HMO, PPO, and a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation, and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Eligibility
Rocket Lab employees must be a U.S. permanent resident (i.e., U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident) or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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